Eligibility: The child must be 4 years of age by August 31st of their Pre-Kindergarten year. Children selected for participation should qualify as evidenced by multiple criteria (developmental screening, parent observation and teacher observation). Schools of choice and employee requests are non-applicable.
Lack of funding alone is not a basis to deny funded emergency leave travel. Emergency leave may be requested with or without American Red Cross verification. Soldiers may be authorized emergency leave for up to 30 days for emergency situations within the immediate family.
A mental illness severe enough to warrant hospitalization is virtually always a serious health condition under FMLA. Many mental illnesses that do not require hospitalization are serious health conditions. The employee is entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12 month period. To address your questions: Yes, you can put the employee on FMLA leave now, without her requesting it.